SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

CHARMERS CAFE/THE DAGEL AND BELI SHOP.

EAT. 81/100

1500 W JARVIS AVE · ROGERS PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 14, 2013 · passed

Passed all 5 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
25
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Aug 2011

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 14
2013
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SANDWICHES AND INDIVIDUAL SLICE OF POUND CAKE MUST HAVE LABELS(FOOD NAME,INGREDIENTS AND SOURCE).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND COFFEE MACHINE.OBSERVED ICE CUBES STORED INSIDE IGLOO CONTAINER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF DRAIN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE.

AUG 13
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE BROKEN PAPER HOLDER TISSUE FOR THE FRONT WASHROOM

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,REMOVE FLOOR DEBRIS

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE EXCESS SPIDER WEBS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING, WALLS AND CHAINS THAT HOLD UP HANGING MENU BOARDS,EAST SIDE AREA. REMOVE SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER(EAST SIDE),AND RESEAL AND PAINT WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER BY THE JUICE MACHINE.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

RE-ORGANIZE OUTSIDE AREA IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.

AUG 8
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC

SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE. ICE MACHINE WAS TURNED OFF. TAGGED UNIT" HELD FOR INSPECTION".CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM A RETAIL FOOD PROVIDER, KEEP RECEIPT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE BROKEN PAPER HOLDER TISSUE FOR THE FRONT WASHROOM

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF MOP SINK,REMOVE FLOOR DEBRIS.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND WHITE REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA,FOOD DEBRIS; ALSO CLEAN AND SANITATIZE MEAT SLICER,ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.

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FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP,REMOVE DEBRIS.SWEEP FLOOR AT REAR EXIT AREA UNDER THE STAIR CASE.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM CEILING(EAST SIDE) ABOVE SHELVES,BY THE WINDOW,REPAINT SAID AREA. REMOVE EXCESS SPIDER WEBS AND DUST BUILD-UP FROM CEILING, WALLS AND CHAINS THAT HOLD UP HANGING MENU BOARDS,EAST SIDE AREA. REMOVE SPLATTERED FOOD ON WALLS BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER(EAST SIDE),AND RESEAL AND PAINT WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER BY THE JUICE MACHINE.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

RE-ORGANIZE OUTSIDE AREA IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR,SWEEP AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE INSECTS ACTIVITIES.

AUG 16
2011
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT, AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON CABINET STORAGE AT FRONT PREP AREAS,MOP SINK,PREP COUTERS AT COFFEE MACHINE AREAS, AND PLASTIC PANEL ON ICE MACHINE.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS AT FRONT AND REARAIR PREP AREAS.

CRITICALPest Activity
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND MAKING SANDWICHES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,APPROACHED OWNER WHO WAS CONDUCTING INSPECTION WITH ME ABOUT IT,HE REPLIED SAYING THAT "BECAUSE THEIR FACILITY IS A CAFE,THEY NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 10
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND CHEF PREP REACH IN COOLER AND BAKED GOODS DISPLAY COOLER AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.0F TO 58.8F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a)CRITICAL INSTRUCTED OWNER TO REPAIR ABOVE COOLERS TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ABOVE COOLERS ARE TAGGED INSTRUCTED OWNER TO FAX LETTER TO OUR OFFICE AT 312 746 4240 AFTER REPAIR TO HAVE COOLER CHECK AND REMOVE TAG. MANAGEMENT HAVE OTHER COOLERS THAT ARE MAINTAINING REQUIRED TEMPERATURES OF 38-40F.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS,CORNBEEF,HAM,CHEESES,ETC STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLERS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERTURES RANGING FROM 52.3F TO 60.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(a) CRITICAL INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED ALSO TO DISCARD ABOVE MENTIONED FOODS, SUCH WAS DONE 50pds TOTAL AT TOTAL COST OF $318.00 WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED WITH SANITIZER. HEARING FOR TICKET #H000073118-13 WILL BE ON 10-06-11 AT 400 W. SUPERIOR AVE ROOM 112 AT 10:00am

MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT, AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO RESUFACE STAINS AND DEEP CUTS ON CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COUNTERS IN PREP AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEBRIS AND STAINS ON CABINET STORAGE AT FRONT PREP AREAS,MOP SINK,PREP COUTERS AT COFFEE MACHINE AREAS, AND PLASTIC PANEL ON ICE MACHINE.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MONITOR DAILY.

CRITICALPest Activity
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND MAKING SANDWICHES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,APPROACHED OWNER WHO WAS CONDUCTING INSPECTION WITH ME ABOUT IT,HE REPLIED SAYING THAT "BECAUSE THEIR FACILITY IS A CAFE,THEY NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON". INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTAINT ON WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.

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